These guys really need to step up their game in the second half of the season.

Sep. 23—CHAMPAIGN — The best receiver in the country will be on the other sideline on Saturday. Illinois wide receiver Brayden Trimble knows all about Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith. "How can you not watch him?" the sophomore asked rhetorically on Tuesday at the Smith Center. "He's everywhere. Yeah, I've seen a lot of him." Trimble doesn't plan to approach Smith before the game. "I'll probably ...

After a developmental first year in Champaign, Trimble appears poised to make a huge impact for the Illini in 2026

The Illinois Fighting Illini are hoping for improved contributions from a redshirt freshman this season.

Aug. 11—CHAMPAIGN — Brayden Trimble got popped on a crossing route during last Friday's practice at Gies Memorial Stadium. Hard. But it didn't keep the Illinois wide receiver off the field long. Trimble was back in the mix for the Illini's Saturday afternoon practice to close out a strong opening week. The former Mount Zion star was named training camp MVP last week for his efforts both at ...

The Illinois football team is stacked at wide receiver after the transfer portal, but this second-year star could gain some serious ground once the upperclassmen depart.